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St Mary's & Dogpole
St Mary's and Dogpole is home to a thriving scene of independents,
About St Mary's and Dogpole
Connecting The Castle Quarter to Wyle Cop, St Mary's and Dogpole is home to a wonderful array of independents. Explore vintage fashion, stylish homeware, pick up the perfect gift and more. Quench your thirst at traditional pubs or quirky cocktail bars, and eat around the world with food hailing from all corners of the globe.
Notable landmarks
At the centre sits Shrewsbury's largest church, St Mary's, for which the area is named. Dating from the Saxon times and home to one of the tallest spires in England, St Mary's Church now operates as an event space and independent café.
Here you can also find The Parade Shops. Boasting 2 floors of unique independents including grocers, eateries, health and beauty, fashion, collectibles and more, it's a truly unique shopping experience.
so many places to see
Sires Master Goldsmiths
Sires is a family-run independent jeweller located in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre, owned and run by master goldsmith Kirty Parekh, along with…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
The Wellness Atelier
The Wellness Atelier takes a holistic approach when it comes to Aesthetics. We like to use a blend of science and natural beauty to achieve the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
ROAM Dance School & Creative Arts
ROAM Dance School and Creative Arts is based in Shrewsbury. We have our own studios inside St Mary's church hall on St Mary's Court (opposite the…
Shrewsbury Optometry
Shrewsbury Optometry strives to go beyond the ordinary, valuing clinical excellence alongside a personal touch.Located on the beautiful St Mary’s…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Callaghan Fine Paintings
Callaghan Fine Paintings and Contemporary Bronze is a family-owned art gallery and fine art dealers located on St Marys Street. The gallery…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Drapers Hall
Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…
Maggie Mae's Vintage
Maggie Mae's Vintage, in the historic Parade Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury, stocks a wide selection of vintage clothing, accessories, textiles and…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Kashmir & Silk
Kashmir and Silk sell a wide range of fabulous items from their shop in, Shrewsbury. Originally from Kashmir, owner Imtiyaz Dar adds a modern twist…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Bobby's
From the team behind Dough & Oil and Oil, BOBBY’S is an independent, urban Mexican-inspired restaurant serving a curated menu of house-made tacos…
Open Today 12:00PM - 11:00PM
Arrol Green Architects
Arrol Green is an architectural company based in Abbey Foregate.The company offers full architectural services as well as an array of additional…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
so many things to do
Shrewsbury Django Fest 2026
Shrewsbury Django Fest returns for a weekend of world-class gypsy jazz, bringing some of Europe’s finest jazz and swing musicians to the heart of…
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2026
Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…
Tea Discovery Workshop
Join us for a relaxed and informative tea experience.Try five carefully selected Japanese teas, enjoy delicious snacks and learn about their history,…
The Joy Of Sox - Top Down
Our ever popular sock knitting workshop. Join Becca in our shop workroom to knit a sockling and learn all the basic sock knitting techniques.As with…
Fair Isle and Fair Isle and Steeking Workshops
Fair Isle has to be to prize of all colour work techniques.These workshops cover all the basics of Fair Isle knitting, which will be done in the…
Brioche Workshop
Oooh yummy! Brioche knitting is a bit special. Twice worked rounds lead to thick and squishy fabrics to keep you cosy.There are two separate sessions…
China Crisis - Warped 2026 Tour
In 2026, China Crisis invite you to step into the next chapter of their story with their Warped 2026 tour, a journey through over four decades of…
Charity Christmas Card Shop
The shop is in its 60th year and is staffed by volunteers, with over 30 charities participating from large national groups to smaller local…
Brick Building Fun at The Darwin
Looking for a fun and creative way to entertain the kids while you shop? Join us in Darwin’s Den for free brick-building fun! Let your little ones…
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